Finding the Third Proportional to 903,076 and 1,974,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,076 and 1,974,065 is: 4,315,176.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,076 : 1,974,065 = 1,974,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,076/1,974,065 = 1,974,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,076x = 1,974,065 × 1,974,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,076x = 3,896,932,624,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,896,932,624,225/903,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,315,176.82
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